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RESO 1993-05 - Grant Application - Gang ActivityRESOLUTION NO. 93 -05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR PURPOSES OF FUNDING A POLICE OFFICER TO ADMINISTER TO A GROWING PROBLEM CONCERNING GANGS AND THEIR ACTIVITY WITHIN THE CITY. WHEREAS intelligence information received by the Huntsville Police Department indicates no fewer five gangs are currently active within the City; and WHEREAS reports indicate these gangs are organized and use the sale of illicit drugs as a primary source of income for funding gang related activities; and WHEREAS existing gangs are in direct competition with each other which has led to violent assaults and the carrying of weapons by gang members; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS: SECTION 1: That a grant application for the funding of a Police Officer is authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office. SECTION 2: That the application be for $23,548 of grant funds, and $5,886 matching funds, for the funding of a Police Officer for purposes of identification, processing, and incarceration of those offenders associated with gang related activity. SECTION 3: That the City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this application. SECTION 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22nd day of February, 1993. THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE ATTEST: Oje-e44(A dttA) Danna Welter, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: itkA4 otee.d--/--- Scott Bounds, City Attorney